"As an expat in West Africa, I appreciate Dakar's contemporary art exhibitions -- I love making discoveries with my InterNations friends. "

InterNations – Connecting Germans living in Senegal

Are you looking for fellow Germans in
Senegal? Do you need advice and tips from
your German countrymen? Or would you like to go
for a trip with other German expats to discover
attractions like the Mouride conurbation (the spiritual centre of Senegal's Sufi brotherhood) together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in
Senegal or still residing at home in
Germany to prepare your relocation abroad,
InterNations Senegal provides you with all
you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly
established itself as the international networking platform for
expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is
also a number of German
expats in Senegal, hailing from all across
Germany -
from Munich, over Hamburg to Berlin.

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Find More Information in Our Senegal Expat Guides

Moving to Senegal can be difficult without sufficient knowledge: the InterNations Expat Guide provides you with useful information about moving to this African country, its land, people and climate, in order to ease your relocation. So read on and get prepared!

If you are looking for a destination that combines both adventure and good opportunities, Senegal should definitely be considered. Living in this African country offers comparatively good facilities and an amazing natural beauty: find out more in our InterNations Expat Guide!

If you intend to work in Senegal, you should be aware of the legal requirements and the makeup of the local job market. Read up in the InterNations Expat Guide some useful information and expat advice about work permits, income taxation and much more!

Forum Posts by Germans in Senegal

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow Germans in our Senegal expat forums.

Receive Information and Tips about Senegal from German Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Senegal is not only about packing boxes
and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your German compatriots is also an
important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Senegalese culture
and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Germans in
Senegal, living in Dakar, Tambacounda,
Saint-Louis and many other places across the country.
Just take a look at our group of Germans in Dakar.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding
out where to shop for German food, or chatting about
your favorite team’s latest match, join the German
InterNations Community:

Receive and share advice in our Senegal
Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’
native tongue or where to shop for roast pork with Knödel in
Dakar...

Browse the InterNations Places database for Senegal
to find institutions like the nearest German
embassy and many others.

From the Mouride conurbation (the spiritual centre of Senegal's Sufi brotherhood) to
the Cap-Vert peninsula, we’ll get you in touch with
helpful and friendly German expats in
Senegal.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Germans in Senegal

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular
expat events and activities taking place in Senegal.
Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat
dinner to enjoy the traditional Senegalese
thieboudienne,
to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests
in Dakar's top locations.
You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip
to visit various ports and harbour towns, places of religion and contemplation for West African Muslims, and other impressive landmarks across Senegal.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to
meet fellow expats from Germany and around the world
in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and
you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Grüß Gott from our
Germans living in Senegal!